Race Weekend Overview
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Santa Monica Classic
Los Angeles, CA, CA 92001 United States
Race Weekend Overview
We're excited to share enhancements to the Santa Monica Classic designed to elevate the experience for both participants and spectators!
- All new Start Line conveniently located near the familiar Finish Line on Ocean Avenue
- Updated courses with more distance along Ocean Avenue
- New Finish Festival experience on the 3rd Street Promenade
- Convenient t-shirt pickup with your bib
- Updated Start Times (10K at 7:30am and 5K at 9:00am) allowing those going for both the Triple 5K Tour of LA and Conquer LA Challenge Medals to participate in both distances
With a 5K, 10K, and Kids Run, the Santa Monica Classic is the perfect end of summer race for runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages and abilities. This race sells out early every year.
The 2024 Santa Monica Classic is proud to announce it is a 2024 RRCA National 5K Championship Event.
Final Information
Click below to download and read all the important information you need to know for the Santa Monica Classic.
Please check our Weather Advisory page for important race updates including start times and more. (Updated 9/6)
Schedule of Events
- 10:00am – 4:00pm: Bib Pick-Up | 3rd Street Promenade between Broadway & Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
- 5:30am Bib Pick-Up Opens | 3rd Street Promenade between Broadway & Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
- 5:30am – 8:45am: 5K Bib Pick-Up | 3rd Street Promenade between Broadway & Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
- 6:30am:Â Corrals Open for 7am Start | Ocean Avenue and Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
- 7:00am:Â 7am Start | Ocean Avenue and Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
- 7:30am – 8:30am: Open Start| Ocean Avenue and Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
- 8:15am: 2nd Loop of 10K Closes | Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
- 8:30am: Start Line Closes | Ocean Avenue and Broadway, Santa Monica, CA
- 9:00am: Kids Run Start | Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, CA
- 7:00am – 11:00am: Finish Festival | 3rd Street Promenade between Broadway & Santa Monica Blvd. Santa Monica, CA
**Times changed on September 6 at 7pm PT. All times and locations still subject to change.**
Runner Perks
We are excited to partner with many local stores, restaurants, gyms, and other entities to offer you exclusive perks as a participant of the Santa Monica Classic. Check back soon for updates.Â